Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (THROW THE DEUCE) (9-2) - Stretch runner races second back from a 5.5 month layoff. He rallied while wide to finish fourth here at this level and distance in his return May 12. Gelding by 'Union Rags' has worked fast since, Irad Ortiz Jr. stays aboard, and this 3-year-old gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Whiskey Run) (3-1) - Lightly-raced 4-year-old nearly 'blew up the tote board' when he finished second here May 12 at odds of 100-1. Only his second start, it was his first on the turf and he showed excellent early speed that afternoon. He was a long 'neck' in front of 'Throw the Deuce' and is a strong factor with a repeat of that effort.
3rd pick: #3 (Fair Archer) (8-1) - Longshot stumbled at the break and was 'pulled up' soon after when he 'left the course'. Well backed that day in his first race in 10 months and he's worked fast since. Dangerous if he breaks without incident.
4th pick: #1 (Mango M) (5-1) - New gelding is racing for the first time on the grass while making his first start since Oct 19. $250,000 purchase has some early speed, draws the rail, and Jose Ortiz is signed on. Three-year-old by 'Tale of the Cat' can factor if ready.